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Gadgetbyte Nepal

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Nepal's leading tech news platform — migrated from a slow WordPress site to a blazing-fast Next.js architecture.

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Role

Frontend Developer

Language

TypeScript
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Gadgetbyte Nepal

Nepal's leading tech news platform — migrated from a slow WordPress site to a blazing-fast Next.js architecture.

Led the migration of the entire application from WordPress to Next.js, significantly improving performance, scalability, and developer experience. Built a custom admin panel using Laravel to streamline content management and reduce data redundancy, enabling better control over the platform. Implemented frontend caching with Next.js, resulting in a 40% faster page load and reduced server load. Contributed to the UI/UX overhaul, delivering a more modern, intuitive, and responsive interface for users across devices.

📊 Business Impact

Challenge

Slow legacy WordPress platform with poor performance, limited scalability, and difficult content management.

Solution

Migrated to Next.js with SSR/SSG, built custom Laravel admin panel, implemented frontend caching.

Results

  • ✓Page load time reduced from ~4.5s to ~1.7s
  • ✓Lighthouse score improved from 62 to 94
  • ✓40% faster page loads with frontend caching
  • ✓Improved SEO ranking and developer maintainability
Technical Implementation
  • •Migrated the platform from WordPress to Next.js, enhancing performance and scalability.
  • •Developed a custom admin panel using Laravel for efficient content management.
  • •Implemented frontend caching strategies with Next.js to improve load times.
  • •Utilized Tailwind CSS and ShadCN UI for a modern and responsive design.
  • •Integrated Framer Motion for smooth animations and transitions.
  • •Deployed the application on Alibaba Cloud for reliable hosting and scalability.
  • •Employed PostgreSQL for robust and efficient data management.
Challenges & Solutions
  • •Ensuring a seamless migration from WordPress to a modern tech stack without data loss.
  • •Developing a custom admin panel that meets the specific needs of content creators.
  • •Optimizing frontend performance to handle high traffic volumes.
  • •Maintaining consistency and coherence across various sections of the platform.
  • •Implementing responsive design principles to cater to a diverse user base.
  • •Coordinating between frontend and backend teams to ensure smooth integration.
Key Features
  • Custom Laravel-based admin panel for streamlined content creation and management.
  • Dynamic Next.js frontend delivering tech news, reviews, and gadget comparisons.
  • Responsive design ensuring optimal user experience across devices.
  • Advanced search and filtering options for easy navigation.
  • Integration of multimedia content, including images and videos, to enrich articles.
  • User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation and layout.
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